Pharmacy Technician (Trainee/Tech I/Tech II) – Midvalley Pharmacy

University of Utah Health • Murray, UT

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician learns technical functions associated with delivering clinical pharmacy services. Duties include maintaining proper stock levels across pharmacy locations and compounding or otherwise preparing, filling, pricing, and delivering pharmaceuticals and related items. The technician may enter prescriptions, complete reports, operate and maintain automated dispensing devices, input computer data, and provide customer service required for Pharmacy Department services. Essential functions are performed under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.

The role trains the technician to assist pharmacists with tasks associated with patient care and to manage departmental supplies. Work may involve screening medication orders for errors and drug or allergy contraindications, processing non-formulary drug requests, and solving problems involving pharmacy automated systems. The position may require standing for extended periods and handling heavy or bulky supply containers. It involves light work, with lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds, and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Requirements

• Current Pharmacy Technician Training license with the State of Utah.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Knowledge and ability to perform mathematical calculations for compounding, special dose preparation, resolving drug distribution errors, and reconciling billing and administration records.
• Ability to work within established departmental policies and procedures unless authorized by a Pharmacist.
• Ability to adapt work routines according to patient care priorities.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements, with or without accommodation, including standing for extended periods and moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Train to assist the pharmacist with tasks associated with patient care.
• Learn to effectively manage department supplies.
• Maintain proper stock levels in pharmacy locations.
• Compound or otherwise prepare, fill, price, and deliver pharmaceuticals or related items.
• Enter prescriptions, complete reports, operate and maintain automated dispensing devices, input computer data, and provide customer service as needed.
• Screen medication orders for errors and drug or allergy contraindications, and process non-formulary drug requests.
• Perform essential duties under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed